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2 candidates are tracked for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amanda Fontana and Jodi Salvo. Candidate information follows official Stark County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Amanda Fontana (Democratic), Jodi Salvo (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Ohio House District 51; Jodi Salvo is the sitting member, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Nominees were chosen at the May 5, 2026 primary or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list; Ohio prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Amanda Fontana is the Democratic candidate for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Works as a college instructor in the Health and Public Services division at Stark State College and as an independent provider through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, per campaign site. Serves on the New Philadelphia City Schools Board of Education and holds a master's degree in social work, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fully fund Ohio's public schools at the state level to provide permanent property tax relief for residents
- Address the rising cost of living, including grocery prices and utility bills, through property tax reform, affordable housing and job growth
- Lower prescription drug costs, expand mental health services and protect Medicaid for families and seniors
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-09.
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Jodi Salvo is the Republican candidate for Ohio House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Jodi Salvo is a sitting member for the district, per the Ohio House of Representatives's official member directory (ohiohouse.gov). Represents the 51st Ohio House District, covering parts of southern Stark County and Tuscarawas County, and is seeking re-election in 2026, per Ohio House of Representatives member directory. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
